So if you think the market is trending down say 6 percent for the year in your area then just factor in some downward pressure on your resale price while you're holding the asset and look for quicker/in and out projects. 

Its tough times, and they were putting a lot of pressure on him and his wife.

Covers mounted just fine.

I am considering converting to gas or putting Ceiling Mounted Cassette. anyone have experience with either? 

This is how you stay off the local news.Put a frame on the mirror if it's mounted directly to the wall.You're not going to dictate the bath temperature, bath length, dust production, or mirror-blackening tendencies of your tenants successfully.

list of improvements:* plumbing for better water pressure * install solar panels * improve concrete area around pool* landscaping / tree planting / fencing*bathroom and kitchen updates (appliances/ new tile/ painting / plumbing fixtures / bathtub install)*new flooring * add drywall in formal dining room to create another bedroomThanks for your feedback/ ideas!

Most get it but some don't.one thing for sure is the city and courts are going to continue to make it more painful if you don't get it.Also tenants can pay rent into an escrow with the city vs pay you to put pressure on. 

Parma is a decent area for your strategy - you should be able to find something that works in the low $100s but there’s some competitive pressure when it comes to renting (check the number of Zillow listings).  

:Northern Kentucky: Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Dayton, Fort Wright, Fort Mitchell, Erlanger, FlorenceCincinnati: Oakley, Hyde Park, Norwood, Mount Lookout, Pleasant Ridge, Columbia Tusculum, Madisonville, Corryville, Clifton, CUFLastly, would any investors happen to know of any general pros or cons regarding OH vs KY investment properties that I should be considering? 

Their income isn't as stable as typically they might be working 2 jobs and the 2nd job fluctuates in hours and pay putting pressure on consistently paying the rent every month.I hope this helps because like others I have been in the trenches myself at midnight working on vacant units getting ready to re-rent.